Pullman Petite Syrah 06

Looking at the label, you may be able to guess what is "wrong" with this bottle that it shows up discounted at Gross Out.

This wine is from Le Vigne in Paso Robles, central California. The bottle says "this wine presents the same exterior ruggedness [as the car on the label] but reveals soft and luxurious nuances in the glass." 15.5% alcohol. Natural cork.

In the glass, the wine is very dark typical of a petite syrah. The nose is nice and fruity. On the palate, it has a smooth currant - raspberry flavor. The finish is woody and full of tannin. The wine tends toward more straightforward tannin than Syrah peppery spice. This wine is ready to drink and tastes more like a big Cab than we expected.

We would buy this again at $4.99 and consider it a good value, but not a jackpot. Look for the label designed by a high school student.